The Johnston County Rugby Park

The Clayton Rugby Football Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
with a mission to increase the participation, awareness, appreciation,
and enjoyment of the sport of Rugby Union in Johnston County, North
Carolina, and the United States.

Rugby is the fastest growing sport in the United States, but field
space is limited in Johnston County and not one rugby specific field
exists. We have been working for years to develop a rugby facility in
our area to help with the growth of the sport. Our goal is to provide
rugby friendly fields that are appropriately sized, accessible, and
safe for players of all ages.

Over the past 15 months, our club has been working
closely with the Town of Wilson's Mills, NC on a joint community park
project. The town is installing a playground and bathroom/pavilion
facility as well as providing land for the rugby facility, which we
are developing. When not in use for rugby, the fields are being made
available to the Town to fulfill the recreational needs of their
growing community.

The park is poised to become a hub of activity for both rugby and
community in Johnston County. Joining the Town of Wilson's Mills in
support of the project are the Johnston County Visitor's Bureau,
Clayton Chamber of Commerce, and Johnston County Department of
Economic Development.

"As Johnston County continues to grow with the Triangle Region,
we see the efforts of the Clayton Rugby Football Club as an
opportunity to become the "go-to" destination for rugby
teams and players from the Triangle, the Southeast United States and
beyond. Locally, the facility will provide much needed additional
recreational space for our citizens." - Chris Johnson, Director,
Johnston County Economic Development

Project Outline

We are in the home stretch on Phase 1 of our project.

Phase 1 includes:

Installation of one full regulation size Championship Field with
permanent international grade goal posts

Installation of two multi-purpose playing fields that are of full
regulation size for rugby and have ground sleeves in place for
removable goal posts

Parking

Storage building for equipment

Future phases include:

Construction of a clubhouse/community building

Grandstand seating on the Championship Field

Expanded parking

Scoreboard and other support structures

Fundraising Almost Complete for Phase 1

Through internal donations, discounted/donated labor and items,
sponsors, and traditional fundraising efforts we have brought in
roughly $350,000 towards the project. The donated site work being a
large chunk of that budget. We have also recently received a generous
grant from the Johnston County Visitor's Bureau to go towards the project.

We've
purposely held off reaching out to friends, family, and the rugby
community throughout this past year. We did it so that we could wait
for our final push as opposed to using it to kick start our fundraising.

We've done the hard part, laid down the foundation, and we need your
help to finish it off. We have set a goal of raising another $15,000
before the end of the year. This final push will complete our
fundraising efforts on Phase 1 of our project, provide reserve in the
event we have any unexpected costs, and give us a head start on Phase
2 of the project.

We sincerely hope that you consider donating to the cause as it
has a direct impact on the future of rugby, for all ages, in
Johnston County and North Carolina. Not many clubs in the USA have
ever had an opportunity like this, so please help us take advantage
of it. Any size donation is welcome. Even the smallest stone can
make a ripple. A ripple that can turn into a wave!

Offline Contributions and Payment Plans

If you aren't comfortable using this format and prefer to make
an offline contribution to the project, please contact us at
info@claytonrfc.com for details. We are more than happy to accept
any form of donation. For the Gold, Club, and Founder Donation
Levels we are also capable of setting up a payment plan alternative
with auto deduction. If you are interested in setting up a payment
plan, please contact us for further information.

Give the Gift of Rugby

Your donation to the Johnston County Rugby Park project not only
helps us develop the facility, but it also provides the platform to
grow rugby throughout Johnston County and the region. The facility
will be a source of pride in the community and a place for players
and fans to call home for many generations to come.

Picture yourself or others on a beautiful North Carolina
Saturday. It's a home game and you arrive early for breakfast at the
club. After breakfast, you watch some youth rugby or an
international match on the big screen in the clubhouse. You then
play in or watch the main event match with a packed grandstand. Fans
and youth players buzzing around the park. You can smell the food
from the social just waiting for you to enjoy. No need to leave
after the match to go to another location for the social. Everyone
in the same place to celebrate another great day at the Johnston
County Rugby Park.

A perfect day of rugby, family, and community.

The journey starts here with Phase 1 of our project.

We need your help. The hardest work has already been done. Help us
make this dream a reality by pushing us past our goal.

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Club Level Donors Receive the Following:1. Recognition as a Club Level Donor on a Memorial Placed at Johnston County Rugby Park2. Free admission for life to rugby events hosted at the Johnston County Rugby Park3. Framed Clayton Bootleggers Jersey4. Commemorative Johnston County Rugby Park T-Shirt5. Club Pin6. Club Tie7. Commemorative Johnston County Rugby Park Ball

Founder Level Donors Receive the Following:1. Recognition as a Founder on a Memorial Placed at Johnston County Rugby Park2. Lifetime social membership (non-playing, non-voting) to the Clayton Rugby Football Club3. Free admission for life to rugby events hosted at the Johnston County Rugby Park4. Framed Clayton Bootleggers Jersey5. Commemorative Johnston County Rugby Park T-Shirt6. Club Pin7. Club Tie8. Commemorative Johnston County Rugby Park Ball

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